An Essay on Electricity, containing a series of experiments introductory to the study of that science; in which are included some of the latest discoveries; intended chiefly with a view of facilitating its application, and extending its utility in medical purposes

[Becket, John Brice]

Verlag: J.B. Becket [et. al.], Bristol, 1773

Beschreibung

First edition. [2], xv, [1], 151, [1]pp. Half-title. 8vo. "Several Persons in this City, who have lately furnished themselves with Electrical Machines, have repeatedly desired me to give them a few plain Directions for the Use and Management of it to put them in a Method of adjusting the Apparatus for various Purposes, and to draw up a Series of such Experiments as might tend to facilitate the Study of Science" (Advertisement). The work includes descriptions of experiments and observations made by Benjamin Franklin. Scarce. ESTC T144355 Contemporary calf, front cover nearly detached, chips to spine, lacks endpapers [2], xv, [1], 151, [1]pp. Half-title. 8vo.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: An Essay on Electricity, containing a series of experiments introductory to the study of that science; in which are included some of the latest discoveries; intended chiefly with a view of facilitating its application, and extending its utility in medical purposes
• Verlag: J.B. Becket [et. al.], Bristol
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1773
• Auflage: First edition.
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